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We hear: Horton as non-executive chairman, Parker as CEO of merged US Airways-American Airlines

Two people have told us that the decision has been made: AMR chairman and CEO Tom Horton will be non-executive chairman of a merged US Airways and American Airlines, with US Airways chairman and CEO Doug Parker as CEO of the company.

We’re seeking comment from the two airlines.

If true, an announcement would be next week.

The word is that Horton’s appointment would be a specified term, after which he would leave the carrier.

UPDATE, 4 p.m.: Representatives for American Airlines and US Airways declined to comment.

A person close to the situation was unaware if such a decision had been made, describing the situation as remaining fluid.

Nothing is certain until the AMR board of directors votes on a merger. The board is tentatively scheduled to vote on a proposal early next week, with a merger announcement to follow later in the week.

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